Microbiologics recalls KWIK-STIK and LYFO DISK culture media kits due to potential quality control failure causing delayed patient diagnosis. Affected lots include 805-234-4 and 805-234-5.
Affected products contain Staphylococcus epidermidis instead of the expected Brevundimonas diminuta. This may cause the user's quality control to fail and delayed diagnosis for the patient.
Microbiologics is recalling KWIK-STIK and LYFO DISK culture media kits because they contain the wrong bacteria (Staphylococcus epidermidis instead of Brevundimonas diminuta). This could cause quality control tests to fail, leading to delayed diagnosis for patients.
The kits contain Staphylococcus epidermidis instead of the expected Brevundimonas diminuta. This incorrect bacteria can cause quality control tests to fail, potentially delaying patient diagnosis. The risk is limited to the specific testing process and does not cause immediate harm.
Healthcare professionals using these culture media kits for patient testing are most at risk. Patients relying on these kits for diagnosis may experience delayed results.
Check for catalog numbers 0805K or 0805L on the kit packaging. Affected lots include 805-234-4 and 805-234-5. The unique device identifier (UDI) for 0805K is 30845357019531 and for 0805L is 10845357019544.
Look for catalog numbers 0805K or 0805L on the kit packaging and check the lot numbers 805-234-4 or 805-234-5.
The kits contain Staphylococcus epidermidis instead of the expected Brevundimonas diminuta, which can cause quality control tests to fail and delay patient diagnosis.
Check the catalog number and lot number on the packaging. If it matches the affected items, contact Microbiologics for guidance.
The recall is for potential quality control failure, not direct injury. There is no immediate risk of harm to users.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Microbiologics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2124-2025 — Microbiologics Microbiologics Hello, I own a Microbiologics that is covered by recall Z-2124-2025 from Microbiologics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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